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Radio 4,07 Jan 1990,40 mins

Dennis Skinner

Desert Island Discs

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This week's castaway is Dennis Skinner MP. Recently described as the backbenchers' backbencher, he'll be talking to Sue Lawley about Parliament and politics and choosing eight records to accompany him on his solitary island adventure. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: Daddy, What Did You Do in the Strike? by Peggy Seeger Book: Let's Face the Music by Benny Green Luxury: Bike

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    If These Lips Could Only Speak
    If These Lips Could Only Speak
    Peter Dawson
  3. 2.
    Rock-A-Bye Your Baby With A Dixie Melody
    Rock-A-Bye Your Baby With A Dixie Melody
    Al Jolson
  4. 3.
    This Is My Lovely Day
    This Is My Lovely Day
    Lizbeth Webb